Corona, CA Road Trips
With 16 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Corona, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 150 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Corona, CA spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
17
Longest Drive
429 mi
Sacramento, CA
Quickest Drive
17m
Riverside, CA
Plan Around Corona, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Corona, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Corona, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Corona, CA
Corona, CA to Sacramento, CA
Corona, CA to Oakland, CA
Corona, CA to Fremont, CA
Corona, CA to San Jose, CA
Corona, CA to Fresno, CA
Corona, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Corona, CA to San Diego, CA
Corona, CA to Rancho Mirage, CA
Corona, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Corona, CA to Long Beach, CA
Corona, CA to Irvine, CA
Corona, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Corona, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Corona, CA to Anaheim, CA
Corona, CA to Highgrove, CA
Corona, CA to Riverside, CA
Driving from Corona, CA
Expect an average of 150 miles and about 2h 51m behind the wheel when leaving Corona, CA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 429 miles (7h 56m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Corona, CA include Sacramento, CA (429 mi, 7h 56m), Oakland, CA (415.3 mi, 7h 44m), Fremont, CA (400.2 mi, 7h 35m), San Jose, CA (385.1 mi, 7h 17m), and Fresno, CA (263.8 mi, 4h 59m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 150-mile drive from Corona, CA, expect to burn about 5.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 16 mapped routes leaving Corona, CA and 1 routes heading into Corona, CA, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 429 miles.
The longest mapped route from Corona, CA covers 429 miles and takes approximately 7h 56m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Corona, CA runs about 150 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Corona, CA include Sacramento, CA, Oakland, CA, Fremont, CA and San Jose, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Corona, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
158,839
Median Income
$106,438
Median Home Value
$656,500
Median Age
37.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Corona, CA at a Glance
Elevation
2,228 ft
Area
40 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Corona, CA
A sampling of people born in Corona, CA.
Tyler Hoechlin
1987
American actor
Michael Parks
1940–2017
American actor (1940–2017)
Ken Calvert
1953
U.S. Representative from California
Gary Webb
1955–2004
American investigative journalist (1955–2004)
Cirilo Flores
1948–2014
Bishop of San Diego
Ricky Nolasco
1982
baseball player
Matt Kalil
1989
American football player (born 1989)
Crystal Lewis
1969
American contemporary Christian/Gospel singer
Chance Sisco
1995
American professional baseball player
City data from Wikidata (Q494707), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Corona, CA
Corona is a city in Riverside County in Southern California. It is a diverse city with different types of people, and is generally considered a "privileged suburb" of Los Angeles.
Corona consists of a few different neighborhoods that are distinct in their own ways. Corona Hills is an affluent community featuring many huge homes and impressive views of the city. Downtown is the oldest part of the city with little shops to visit and history to learn about. South Corona is another affluent area that is all medium to high wealth suburban tract homes with many parks. El Cerrito is the poorer side of town, but still home to many huge mansions. Horsethief Canyon is all residential suburban homes. Green River is another affluent area that is the closest to Orange County.
1 Mantra Indian Cuisine, 712 N Main St, ☏ +1 951 739-9401. 10am-3pm, 5pm-10pm every day. Well-liked Indian restaurant. (updated Feb 2022)
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites, 1900 Frontage Rd, ☏ +1 951-738-9113, toll-free: +1-800-892-5464. Motel 6, 200 North Lincoln Ave, ☏ +1 951 735-6408, fax: +1 951 340-2123. Residence Inn Corona Riverside County, 1015 Montecito Dr, ☏ +1 951 371-0107, fax: +1 951 371-0159. SpringHill Suites Corona Riverside, 2025 Compton Ave, ☏ +1 951-520-0984. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Suites with microwave, mini-fridge, large work desk, free internet, flat screen TV. Guests have access to free parking, free hot breakfast, pool and fitness center. $79.
The best ways to get into the city are through the 15, 91, and 71 freeways. Just follow the signs for it. Metrolink 1 Corona–North Main station, 250 East Blaine St. (updated Jul 2021) Riverside Transit Agency
Like all of Southern California, the best way to get anywhere in this place is by car. The city is served by three freeways (15,91,71) and has many major streets to guide you through the city. Since Corona is in the LA metro area, traffic can get pretty bad, heading in all directions (east to Riverside, north to Ontario, west to LA/Orange County, and south to San Diego). The local bus system, Corona Cruiser, has two lines.
Although generally a safe area, Corona has a few parts that should be avoided during certain times. The downtown area has a concentration of homeless people that should be avoided at night. Also, the community of El Cerrito, which isn't officially part of Corona, should also be avoided at night on foot. It consists of a single major road with many poverty stricken homes. However, both of these areas are perfectly safe when in a vehicle and are nothing compared to the nearby cities of Los Angeles, Riverside, and Anaheim.
Travel tips adapted from Corona on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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